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PLACE1050ET Adult Care Transport Tender A01230/HP26- Willow Bank

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has successfully completed its public procurement process for the "PLACE1050ET Adult Care Transport Tender A01230/HP26- Willow Bank," under the industry category of road transport services. The tender, part of the PLACE059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), aims to supply taxi and small vehicle passenger transport services for Adult Care in England, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was employed, with a contract period set from 21st January 2026 to 20th January 2028. The award was made to Awami Travel LTD, an SME based in England, with the contract valued at £81,432. Key deadlines included the bid closing date on 12th January 2026 and the award publication on 23rd January 2026. The procurement, presently in the award stage, is classed under the CPV code 60100000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing consistent and reliable small vehicle or taxi transport solutions. The suitability criteria highlight that this tender is especially appropriate for SMEs, given the council's emphasis on smaller enterprises within its procurement framework. Businesses with up-to-date DBS clearance, as mandated by the Council, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The dynamic nature of the DPS could facilitate bidding and contract acquisition not only for established transport firms but also for smaller, agile businesses aiming to expand within the public sector transport services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1050ET Adult Care Transport Tender A01230/HP26- Willow Bank

Notice Description

Call-off from the PLACE059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), for the supply of taxi and small vehicles passenger transport services for Adult Care, 52 weeks per year for up to 2 years commencing 19th January 2026. ***Please complete cost per mile section in the bid form*** See revised Section 37 in the terms and conditions. ***Operators must have an up-to-date DBS clearance authorised by the Council*** ***Please ensure compliance with every aspect of the specification before bidding*** Closing date for bids 12th January 9am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98b5b9f0-fadb-4851-84ac-9f037207dab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f4627d-b303-44f8-831f-de20290f02fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,432 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWAMI TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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